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| 2025-10-02 06:43:34 | *Parliament: "Cut Off The Manhood!" - MP Calls For Castration of Rapists* A female legislator has made a bold plea in Parliament, calling for the castration of convicted rapists, particularly repeat offenders. Goromonzi West MP Beata Nyamupinga made the appeal during Tuesday’s National Assembly session, urging lawmakers to take urgent steps to protect women and children from rampant sexual violence. Her remarks followed two shocking incidents that have sparked national outrage: the rape of a Grade 7 girl by a tout at Harare’s Rezende bus terminus, and a viral video showing two 16-year-old boys gang-raping a 17-year-old girl who appeared unconscious. "We are crying over the issue of rape. We are grieving as women of this country. The whole nation is not happy to see a fit gentleman having sexual intercourse with a young child," Nyamupinga said. She further urged her female colleagues to lobby President Emmerson Mnangagwa directly, arguing that stiffer penalties were urgently needed. "Can we have something as a matter of urgency to ensure that if somebody is caught having sexual intercourse with a minor, they should be castrated. If he maintains that manhood, he will not have the discipline to stop. As women, we live in fear, where can we safely keep our children when we go to work, to church, or even here in Parliament?" she asked, drawing applause across the House. Nyamupinga stressed that prison sentences alone were insufficient, since many offenders re-offend upon release. "If you decide it is not good to cut off his manhood, then let us castrate them," she insisted. Acting Speaker of Parliament Joseph Tshuma acknowledged the gravity of the issue, condemning the sexual abuse of minors as "incomprehensible and appalling." He suggested that Nyamupinga consider introducing a Private Members’ Bill to push for harsher penalties, including possible life sentences for child rapists. "While Zimbabwe has abolished the death penalty, certain crimes, particularly the rape of minors, demand severe consequences," the Acting Speaker said. *NewZW* |
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| 2025-09-29 20:08:31 | *Zimbabwe’s Foreign-Currency Reserves Edge Toward US$1 Billion, RBZ on Course for De-dollarisation* Zimbabwe’s foreign-currency reserves have risen to about US$900 million, bringing the country within reach of the symbolic US$1 billion mark, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). In a press statement issued on 26 September 2025, RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said the reserves climbed from just over US$700 million at the end of June on the back of strong inflows from gold and tobacco exports. Foreign-currency receipts reached US$10.4 billion by 31 August 2025, a 26.8 percent increase on the same period last year, while the current account surplus is projected to widen to about US$1.3 billion this year from US$501 million in 2024. The MPC highlighted that the economy has enjoyed a full year of price and exchange-rate stability, supported by disciplined money-supply management and a build-up of foreign-currency reserves. It therefore resolved to keep the Bank Policy rate at 35 percent and to maintain existing statutory reserve requirements for ZiG and foreign-currency deposits. "Considering the foregoing, the MPC has resolved to continue to ‘stay the course’ of the current monetary policy stance during the next quarter to durably anchor price and exchange rate stability," Dr Mushayavanhu said. Despite the progress, the reserve position remains well below international adequacy benchmarks. With imports running close to a billion dollars a month, the current stock of reserves provides less than a single month of import cover, far short of the three-to-six-month buffer usually regarded as prudent for emerging economies. Analysts also note that Zimbabwe’s reserves need to be large enough to match short-term external debt, service foreign obligations, and give the central bank room to intervene in support of the ZiG currency—requirements that point to an "optimum" level of US$10 billion to US$12 billion for full de-dollarisation. If the present pace of accumulation is maintained, Zimbabwe’s reserves could reach US$5 billion to US$6 billion by 2030, strengthening the country’s ability to stabilise the exchange rate and meet external commitments. For now, the RBZ acknowledges that fiscal and regulatory challenges persist, making continued export growth and prudent monetary policy critical to sustaining the momentum. |
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| 2025-09-28 16:07:46 | *Zimbabwe Players at Loggerheads With Football Association Over AFCON Pay* The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and its senior national team players, the Warriors, are locked in a standoff over remuneration for the upcoming AFCON finals, with players yet to sign the contracts drafted by the association. According to the proposed contracts, players would receive US$2,000 as an appearance fee, US$5,000 for a win, US$2,500 for a draw, and a US$100 daily allowance. However, the Warriors have rejected the offer, pushing for a return to the 2019 contract structure, which provided US$5,000 appearance fees, US$5,000 winning bonuses, US$3,000 draw bonuses, and US$200 daily allowances. It remains unclear whether ZIFA will revise the figures or if the players will eventually compromise. The impasse raises fears of potential protests or underperformance during the tournament. Commenting on the situation, Belgium-based former Warriors left back Cephas Chimedza said: "It’s difficult for any player to accept reduced terms, that’s why we see at club level some players remain at a team without game time, simply because other clubs can’t match their current salaries. "The fact there are players in the squad who were part of the 2019 team makes it complicated. Going from US$5,000 to US$2,000 seems too drastic. Hopefully they find common ground soon." Meanwhile, ZIFA’s leadership is reportedly considering reverting to the 2019 contracts. *nehandaradio* |
| 2025-09-26 10:11:04 | *Zambia & Zimbabwe to Jointly Host Energy Summit* Zambia and Zimbabwe will co-host a landmark regional energy summit in November aimed at fast-tracking investment in southern Africa’s power sector. The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim-Zam 2025), scheduled for 26-28 November in Livingstone, will bring together government officials, investors and developers to unlock financing and scale up renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the region. Hosted by Zambia’s Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), the summit comes at a critical juncture for southern Africa where energy deficits, aging infrastructure and rising industrial demand have placed pressure on national grids. Both Zambia and Zimbabwe have committed to expanding clean energy generation, with flagship projects such as Zambia’s 100MW Chisamba Solar Farm, Zimbabwe’s Great Zimbabwe Hydro Project and the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector leading the way. Organisers said Zambia’s Energy Minister Makozo Chikote will deliver the keynote address during the summit that will spotlight bankable investment opportunities, regional interconnectors and innovative financing models to bring energy commitments to financial close. It will also address persistent challenges in transmission, off-taker risk and climate resilience, with a focus on balancing solar, wind and hydro portfolios. *AP* |
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| 2025-09-26 07:35:39 | *Politburo Shakeup Could Worsen Tensions Within Zanu PF: Mawarire Warns of a Coup Possibility* PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to reshuffle the Zanu PF Politburo could worsen political conflicts that already exist within the ruling party, political analyst Jealousy Mawarire has said. Mawarire, who was speaking on South African broadcaster eNCA about the redeployment of senior party officials such as Secretary General Obert Mpofu to lowly offices, did not rule out the possibility of a coup. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS Zanu PF, this week, communicated Mnangagwa’s decision to remove Mpofu from the powerful secretary general office a few weeks before its congress in Mutare. Mpofu was replaced by Jacob Mudenda, a well-known Mnangagwa ally and took over the watered-down Secretary of ICT portfolio. Patrick Chinamasa, who had so far unsuccessfully led calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, was replaced by Ziyambi Ziyambi as the party’s Secretary for Legal Affairs and appointed Treasurer General. The shuffle was seen as a way of weakening Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, whose relationship with Mpofu was ‘secretly’ questioned while his bid for presidency in 2028 is fast gaining ground. Chiwenga’s ambition and growing power in the party had also forced talks of a term extension to 2030 to be shelved. Asked whether a coup was possible, Mawarire said that although he could not say it with authority, anything was possible. "There is a possibility of escalating political turmoil, of further collapse of the economy and once it collapses and there is discohesion in the ruling party, anything is possible," said Mawarire. Despite the recent silence, NewZimbabwe.com is reliably informed that provinces are being whipped into supporting Mnangagwa’s illegal term extension and in the process shut out Chiwenga. Added Mawarire: "What I am really sure about is that President Emmerson Mnangagwa is pushing for an unconstitutional third term and that is the source of all of the upheaval and the confusion in the cockpit. "I do not think the conflict is between Mnangagwa and Chiwenga alone. The conflict is between Mnangagwa and the general polity which does not believe in the mutilation of our constitution." Section 95 of the Zimbabwean constitution sets a two-term limit on the presidency. Mnangagwa is in his second five-year term, having finished off about seven months of late President Robert Mugabe’s term after deposing him in a coup in November 2017. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-24 08:27:26 | *Storm Season Looms: MSD Urges Zimbabwe to Prepare for Cyclone Threat* Zimbabwe is on alert for potential tropical cyclones during the 2025/26 rainy season, as the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) urges flood-prone communities to prepare for possible evacuations amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and erratic weather patterns. The warning follows projections of a weak La Niña weather system expected between October 2025 and March 2026, which could bring normal to above-average rainfall across the country. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E809H8Gr3uMAVGr5X4M1Xj?mode=ems_copy_t --------- According to the Famine Early Warning System Network (Fews Net), the anticipated precipitation may lead to flooding and waterlogging, especially in areas with a history of such disasters. MSD officials say eastern Zimbabwe is most at risk, although the exact intensity and spread of the cyclones remain uncertain. "From what we are seeing, the high temperatures there are going to be a few cyclones. "We don’t yet know their intensity or spread, but we anticipate their occurrence due to the energy present in the atmosphere," said MSD director Rebecca Manzou. The department also forecasts a delayed and erratic start to the season, with dry spells expected in October and November. Rainfall is likely to improve from December, though northern provinces may dry out again later. "Temperatures will be warmer than average in October and November, followed by a cooler December," MSD noted. Southern and western regions are expected to receive normal to above-average rainfall, while northern areas may experience normal to below-average precipitation. Speaking to NewsDay, Manzou emphasized the importance of following warnings from the Department of Civil Protection (DCP), particularly in vulnerable areas like Muzarabani. "During Cyclone Idai, people refused to leave their homes. If you’re told to move to a protected area, do it — you cannot decide on your own which place is safe," she warned. Manzou also urged caution when interpreting seasonal climate patterns. "For Zimbabwe, La Niña usually brings more rainfall but every year is different. "La Niña doesn’t always mean heavy rain, and El Niño doesn’t always mean drought," she explained. To strengthen early warning systems and improve mobility, the World Food Programme (WFP) has donated three Toyota Land Cruisers to MSD. WFP deputy country director Billy Mwiinga said the vehicles will help MSD teams access remote areas, gather data, and deliver timely weather alerts. "These vehicles are more than transport — they’re a real investment in our growing partnership with MSD to strengthen climate services and early warning systems in Zimbabwe," he said. Manzou welcomed the donation, recalling the logistical challenges faced during Cyclone Idai. "For MSD, there came a time when we did not have vehicles — specifically during Tropical Cyclone Idai. For us to hear that we are getting three vehicles is like Christmas has come very early," she added. The vehicles will be used to maintain automatic weather stations and conduct fieldwork in remote areas, enhancing the country’s preparedness for climate-related disasters. Cyclone Idai, which struck in 2019, devastated Chimanimani district in Manicaland province, claiming around 300 lives and affecting more than half of its 135,000 residents, according to a 2021 study. MSD is expected to provide more detailed cyclone forecasts after an upcoming meeting with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), where regional experts will assess the likelihood and potential impact of tropical cyclones across southern Africa. |
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| 2025-09-24 06:46:31 | *Zimbabwe Lifts 2025 Growth Forecast on Tobacco Harvest, Gold Price Rally* Zimbabwe now sees its economy growing 6.6 percent this year, higher than an earlier projection of 6 percent due to a bigger tobacco harvest and this year’s rally in the global gold price, the finance minister said on Friday. Last year, the country’s commodity-dependent economy recorded growth of 2 percent as an El Niño-induced drought hit crop yields and hydropower, forcing it to import grain. Agriculture has since recovered, with tobacco and maize output improving, while the gold price rally has boosted mining revenues. "The higher projection is on account of more than anticipated output in the agricultural sector, particularly tobacco… and mining sector growth buoyed by high commodity prices, notably gold," Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube told an economic conference in Bulawayo. –*Reuters* |
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| 2025-09-22 10:13:45 | *Popular DJ & MC Babongile Sikhonjwa Dies Suddenly At 49* Star FM DJ, comedian and popular MC Babongile Sikhonjwa died suddenly early Sunday morning, his family said. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS He was 49. The Bulawayo-born entertainer was visiting a friend when he suddenly collapsed. He was rushed to the United Bulawayo Hospitals but was pronounced dead on arrival. Sikhonjwa’s distraught relatives were gathering at the family home in Richmond. A Star FM statement said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Bulawayo-based Star FM presenter Babongile Sikhonjwa. "His passion, charisma, and deep commitment to the creative arts made him not only a remarkable broadcaster but also a powerful advocate for Zimbabwe’s artistic community. "Throughout his time with us, Babongile made an indelible mark on the development of the arts industry. He was especially known for his unwavering support of emerging talent, consistently using his platform to profile and promote upcoming artists. "His efforts helped launch and elevate many careers, and his legacy will live on in the voices and stories he helped bring to light." Sikhonjwa was also the manager of Red Cafe, a bar in central Bulawayo popular for live music. *zimlive* |
| 2025-09-22 07:22:48 | *Human-wildlife Conflict: Zimbabwe Lacks Policy on Compensation, Says Minister* DESPITE several cases having been reported on human-wildlife conflict resulting in death and injury countrywide over the years, it is sad to note that Zimbabwe still lacks policy on compensation for those affected. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu last week told the Senate, through a ministerial statement, that until the Parks and Wildlife Amendment Bill went through Parliament, government was incapacitated to to come up with any programme regarding compensation for victims. Every month, cases of wild animals attacking people are being reported and some have lost lives whilst others got permanent injuries but there have been no policy or law to effect compensation. “It is important to note that Zimbabwe currently lacks a formal nationwide policy on compensation, until the Bill goes through Parliament and through the Senate, we are incapacitated to come up with a programme. “This compensation fund, is relief for the loss of human life due to human-wildlife conflict, will only be developed once the Act is passed through Senate and is gazetted,” Ndlovu said. She said CAMPFIRE districts instead, were using local mechanisms to assist victims with funeral and medical expenses and some districts extend support to victims’ children by paying school fees. The government, through a November 2022 Cabinet Resolution and the August 2023 SONA announcement by President Emmerson Mnangagwa was committed to establishing the Human-Wildlife Conflict Relief Fund. “The Parks and Wildlife Bill, which is in the final stages in the House, is intended to provide the legal framework for this fund. “Through specific funding, although specific funding mechanisms are yet to be determined, once enacted, the Bill will enable relief for victims in cases of death, injury, maiming and hospitalisation resulting from wildlife conflict, said the minister. However, Ndlovu stated relief was not expected to extend to livestock predation and crop damage at this initial phase. She highlighted: “This legislative change is a significant step in addressing relief for the affected communities, as we seek to incorporate relief for crop damage and livestock predation in the near future. “Recommendation number five, ‘the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, through ZimParks authorities, should consider to raise the elephant quota per year from the current three to a minimum of 10 elephants per year for the communities co-existing with wildlife’.” The minister submitted that the recommendation was from the Environment Parliamentary Committee and ZimParks took note of the recommendation to increase the elephant management quota for communities co-existing with the wildlife. Ndlovu undertook to act on the recommendation. *NewZW* |
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| 2025-09-19 07:59:28 | *Mnangagwa Declares ZANU PF ‘Unstoppable’ Ahead of 2028 Polls* President Emmerson Mnangagwa has delivered a rallying call to ZANU PF cadres warning that the party must remain united, disciplined and focused as it prepares for the 22nd National People’s Conference in Mutare and the 2028 harmonised elections. Speaking at a Central Committee meeting in Harare, Mnangagwa said the party’s long-term vision takes precedence over short-term gains. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS --------- "It is of importance that we introspect not only on our immediate activities but with the bigger objective that our party wins the 2028 harmonised general elections," he said. Mnangagwa urged frank and open discussions insisting that no individual is superior and that collective effort defines Zimbabwe. "Never look down upon yourself or others. The interests of our party and nation must always come first," he said. He highlighted ZANU PF’s commitment to inclusivity and grassroots engagement. "All Zimbabweans are welcome in ZANU PF. We all have a role to play and a contribution to make for the development of our motherland Zimbabwe," Mnangagwa said. The president pointed to the ongoing National Vision 2030 programme claiming that a higher quality of life is being realised for citizens and warned cadres not to take public trust for granted. "The wheels of revolution should continuously move forward. Our grassroots membership and structures should always be organised and well-informed. The success of our motherland Zimbabwe and our Party ZANU-PF is unstoppable," he declared. Mnangagwa’s address comes amid intensified political activity as ZANU PF consolidates its strategy ahead of the next elections underscoring a party-wide push for unity, discipline and unwavering loyalty to the ruling movement. *263chat* |
| 2025-09-19 06:28:48 | *Opposition MPs demand Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2028 Elections* Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators on Wednesday demanded the implementation of electoral reforms, including recommendations made in the 2023 SADC Observer Election Report, before Zimbabwe holds its next general electDemand Zimbabwe is scheduled to hold general elections in 2028 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s current constitutional mandate ends. However, Zanu PF has already resolved at its last Conference to push for extending his stay in office until 2030. During a parliamentary Question and Answer session, CCC Harare Central MP Lovemore Jimu pressed government to outline policy measures for implementing electoral reforms ahead of the next polls. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS Responding, Acting Leader of Government Business in Parliament Felix Mhona said the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) was solely responsible for administering election matters. "I am very happy that we have one of our institutions, ZEC, which superintends over elections. Our Constitution outlines what must be done prior to an election. If there are any specific concerns, the Honourable Member is free to put them on the Order Paper for the relevant Minister to address," said Mhona. CCC’s Ellen Shiriyedenga reminded the House that ZEC had submitted a 2023 election report with specific recommendations. "We are in the preparatory stage of the election cycle. This is the time to implement ZEC’s recommendations from the 2023 elections. What is ZEC currently doing to ensure this happens before 2028?" she asked. Mhona responded by urging her to specify which recommendations had not been addressed, adding that the SADC report had not discredited Zimbabwe’s elections. "They were deemed to be credible, fair and transparent. It is just like if you are in a vote scenario where you have the minority and the majority. You might raise your concerns under the minority but the obvious majority rules," Mhona said. Warren Park MP, Shakespeare Hamauswa, also asked about stakeholder dialogue in preventing disputed elections. Mhona stated that President Mnangagwa’s Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) platform was still available if the opposition wants to join. "When we say we have a listening President, he has invited all political players to engage with him. He has an open-door policy and is amenable to addressing concerns raised," he said. CCC Mbizo legislator Corban Madzivanyika insisted that the SADC report highlighted serious shortcomings, including issues around voter registration, high nomination fees, state media bias, and election materials. Minister Mhona maintained that the ruling party’s electoral victory reflected the will of the people, urging the opposition to look ahead. "The fact that Zanu PF is in Parliament with a majority shows that elections were held. Let us now focus on the future and address anomalies as we prepare for the next election," he said. However, MP Ransome Makamure reminded the House that Zimbabwe had recently chaired SADC and could not ignore its own body’s report. "We must embrace the SADC report, not dismiss it, since we are part of the regional bloc," she said. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-15 09:24:04 | *Wealth Tax Shelved Pending Final Adjustments* The Government has put the introduction of the wealth tax on hold for now, while it finalises the necessary administrative and legal adjustments. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS This was revealed by Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Deputy Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa during a question-and-answer session in Parliament on Wednesday. Said Mnangagwa: "Since the introduction of legislation requiring selected wealthy individuals to contribute to the fiscus through a wealth tax, our Government temporarily shelved the implementation thereof, pending conclusion of requisite administrative modalities informed by the concerns raised by some stakeholders. "The additional administrative modalities and legislative amendments thereof will thus be tabled before Parliament for approval, paving way for implementation of the tax. --- "Revenue collection will thus commence after the refinement of the implementation modalities." Emakhandeni-Luveve Member of Parliament Collins Bajila (CCC) asked Mnangagwa whether the Government would consider scrapping the measure altogether, given that it has not generated any revenue so far. Mnangagwa, however, said repealing the law was unnecessary and would only delay the process further. He said: "We have temporarily shelved it until the administrative modalities have been sorted out and figured out. "The honourable member (Bajila) would have us repeal the legislation and then bring it back again before this august House. "I would think that amendments would still need to come before this same House. It is a matter of process... but the intention is the same." Mnangagwa said the wealth tax would be implemented once consultations are complete and Parliament approves the necessary changes. The wealth tax was introduced under the Finance Act No. 13 of 2023 and came into effect on 1 January 2024. It is designed to ensure that high-net-worth individuals contribute more fairly to public finances, particularly in the face of widening inequality and limited resources. The tax applies only to residential properties with a rateable value above US$250,000. It is set at 1% of the property’s value per year, capped at a maximum of US$50,000 annually. Commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings are exempt. Wealth taxes are used in several countries to reduce inequality and support public services, but they require strong institutions to administer and enforce them effectively. |
| 2025-09-14 06:43:46 | *Simba Bhora Holds Top Spot After stadium-filling Showdown* THE Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva was transformed into a cauldron of noise and colour on matchday 28 of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, as Simba Bhora and Scottland played out a pulsating draw in a top-of-the-table clash. The stadium was packed to capacity, with gates closed at kick-off time, as fans from different provinces flocked to witness the top-of-the-table clash that doubled as a championship race decider. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS The scene was one of frenzy, with fans standing and peering over the stadium walls to catch a glimpse of the action on the pitch. The massive turnout was a testament to the popularity of local football, with Simba Bhora’s matches now drawing huge crowds that rival those of bigger clubs. The overwhelming turnout has sparked calls for an upgrade of the stadium’s capacity to accommodate the growing fan base. As the dust settles on this thrilling encounter, Simba Bhora remains at the top with 55 points. In other matches, TelOne lost 1-0 to MWOS. Chicken Inn won 2-0 against Kwekwe United, while Manica Diamonds edged GreenFuel 2-1. Herentals shared spoils with Caps United in a goalless draw. ZPC Kariba lost 2-0 to Ngezi Platinum. FC Platinum returned to winning ways courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Highlanders. Yadah suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bikita Minerals. Action continues this Sunday with a clash between Dynamos and Triangle at Rufaro Stadium. *ZBC* |
| 2025-09-14 06:43:20 | *’Good Agric Season Ahead’* MOST countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall from October 2025 to March 2026. This was revealed on Wednesday at the 31st Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-31) held in Lusaka, Zambia. https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuyMAnYC8XmAdpVV2FmTsS This comes as preparations for the 2025/2026 summer cropping season are underway, with the Government having set a cereal production target of 3 207 000 tonnes (t) — 2 520 000t maize and 687 000t traditional grains. The Meteorological Services Department said the national rainfall forecast for Zimbabwe will be released this week. The regional forecast is compiled by national climate experts from the region, with contributions of data from global producing centres and regional partners. According to the SARCOF forecast, most countries in the SADC region are likely to receive normal to above-normal rainfall for the October to December (OND) 2025 period, except the western fringes of Namibia, where below-normal rainfall is expected. “The remainder of the region is likely to receive normal to below-normal rainfall during this period of the 2025/26 season, including the island states of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles,” said a statement from the forum. “The period of January to March (JFM) 2026 is expected to have normal to above-normal rainfall for most of the region, except for northern parts of the region (Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania), where normal to below-normal rainfall is expected. “Above-normal rainfall is expected in the southwestern parts of the region, while the bulk of Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall, with Comoros receiving normal to below-normal rainfall during the JFM 2026 period.” Temperatures are also forecast to be mostly above long-term averages over the whole region during the rainfall season. *Agriculture preps* Meanwhile, farmers, especially smallholder and communal farmers, have started land preparations for the summer cropping season. The Government has since set a target of 3 207 000t of cereals. About 2 520 000t of maize, 450 000t sorghum, 220 000t pearl millet, 17 000t finger millet, 2 000t rice and128 250t of potatoes are expected. Overall, the target surpasses the food and feed requirements by 33 percent. “The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) has been designated the food, feed, seed and oils security agent for the nation with a target to produce 500 000 tonnes of summer cereals from 100 000 ha (hectares), and 300 000 tonnes of winter cereals from 60 000 ha,” reads the plan from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development. The plan is anchored in climate-proofed interventions at both household and national levels to produce surplus food and feed, while making progress towards production of sufficient oils. “The summer plan realises the importance of crowding in the private sector for funding for at least 40 percent of their annual raw material requirements from agriculture,” adds the plan. “This requires strong coordination and strong monitoring and evaluation, from a whole-of-Government and a whole-of-sector approach. The summer cropping season will be funded through the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme, National Enhanced Agricultural Productivity Scheme (NEAPS), private sector while others will self-finance.” The distribution of inputs will target households that have fulfilled the Pfumvudza/Intwasa pre-qualifying requirements of potholing or ripping a minimum of three plots each of 39m x 16m (0,0624ha), liming and organic matter placement, and mulch collection for at least one plot. For cotton, production will be through the Government-enabled Cottco scheme and the private sector. Zimbabwe Farmers union president Dr Shadrek Makombe said the major preparatory activities that are underway include ploughing and soil testing, preparing fireguards and procurement of inputs. “Farmers are busy preparing for the summer crop. Those with early planted wheat have started harvesting, depending on the stage of the crop. Those doing tobacco are busy planting or preparing to plant their irrigated crop,” he said. Zimbabwe Indigenous Women Farmers Trust president Mrs Depinah Nkomo said A1 and communal farmers were busy potholing for the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme. “Most A1 and communal farmers are preparing holes,” she said. “Inputs will only be distributed to those who would have completed the planting basins. Some commercial farmers are also preparing land using tractors. Farmers are optimistic of a good season.” Agriculture expert Mr Ivan Craig, who is also Arda board chairperson, said early indications were that this year’s season will be similar to the 2024/2025 rainfall season. “This is a better scenario whereby the first half of the season is going to be normal to below-normal and the second half is going to be normal to above-normal,” said Mr Craig. “With this kind of forecast, when establishing a crop, we do not need a lot of water. We use the first half of the season to establish our crop and then, as we get into the latter part of the season, you find that our crops will be growing and they will be requiring more water or more moisture. “As a result, you find that, as the crop is halfway through its vegetative growth, it is now bigger, more vigorous, requires more moisture, requires more nutrients, so that is the time the crops start flowering and start establishing fruits. “If we get more water in the second half, there are certain crops which are recommended to be planted late in the season, like sugar beans, sunflower and cowpeas. “So, the second part, being average to above average, goes well with the natural way of establishing crops. To me, it is a good forecast.” *Herald* |
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| 2025-09-13 06:38:11 | *Cimas Marks 80 Years With Launch of Media Awards* _By Judith Matanire_ Cimas Health Group has unveiled the Cimas @80 Media Awards, a new initiative aimed at recognising outstanding journalism that drives conversations on health and wellness in Zimbabwe. The awards, launched in partnership with the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ), will celebrate excellence in reporting across four categories: Healthcare Transformation, Health and Wellness, Excellence in Medical Innovation, and Public Health Awareness. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Winners in each category will walk away with US$1,500, while runners-up will receive US$750. The awards are open to journalists in print, broadcast, and digital platforms nationwide. Speaking at the launch in Harare, Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer, Vuli Ndlovu, said the initiative was part of the organisation’s commitment to shaping healthier communities through collaboration with the media. "We value the media not just as a communication channel but as a partner in driving healthcare and wellness awareness. Journalists play a crucial role in breaking down complex health issues into relatable stories that help people make informed decisions," Ndlovu said. He noted that as Cimas celebrates 80 years of service the awards reflect its evolution from being viewed mainly as a claims-paying medical aid society to becoming a champion of wellness. "Beyond the numbers and claims, we want to be known for inspiring healthier communities, ensuring our people live longer, happier, healthier lives," Ndlovu added. Over the years, Cimas has invested in healthcare solutions responding to national needs from introducing laboratories in the 1980s, to launching dialysis services in the 1990s, and providing vital healthcare options during Zimbabwe’s economic challenges in the 2000s. The health group also runs an Integrated Health Office (IHO) programme, which has been instrumental in combating non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Cimas already sponsors the Health Reporter of the Year category at the National Journalism and Media Awards (NJAMA). The new Cimas @80 Media Awards further strengthen its support for quality health reporting while creating stronger partnerships between the media and the healthcare sector. The inaugural awards are expected to encourage journalists to continue shining a spotlight on stories that promote healthier lifestyles and better health outcomes for communities across the country. *Nhau* |
| 2025-09-13 06:37:30 | *Zimbabwe Central Bank Reassures Dedollarisation Stability* RBZ deputy governor Innocent Matshe The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the country’s banking system is stable and secure, further assuring that there will be no loss of value beyond 2030 in line post post-dollarisation. The RBZ recently said the roadmap for the transition from the current multicurrency regime to a domestic monetary system will ensure business continuity by 2030. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Authorties are putting in place a strong foundation to anchor the transition and post dollarisation era, which started with the introduction of a gold backed currency early last year, which has ushered in durable stability and predictability in the market. RBZ deputy governor Dr Innocent Matshe, speaking at the Old Mutual Zimbabwe Better Future Summit 2025, emphasised that no value will be lost beyond 2030 and all the banks are adequately capitalised. "All contracts denominated in foreign currencies, such as the US dollar, will be settled in those currencies, while local contracts will be settled in local currency. "Currently, banks have a capital adequacy ratio well above the required standards, ensuring that banks have sufficient capital to meet their obligations," he said. Zimbabwe is presently operating under a multicurrency regime dominated by the US dollar and Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), legally provisioned to run until 2030, by which time the country should have strong fundamentals to support a stable domestic unit. The country officially adopted a US dollar-denominated multicurrency system in 2009 after hyperinflation decimated the value of the then-local currency, the Zimbabwe dollar. Dr Matshe emphasised the RBZ’s commitment to facilitating payments and ensuring that the banking system operates smoothly. "The central bank is working to ensure that payment systems are efficient and reliable, allowing individuals and businesses to conduct transactions with confidence," he said. *Herald* |
| 2025-09-12 19:31:25 | *60% of Zimbos Visit N’angas: Minister* HEALTH and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has claimed that more than 60% of Zimbabweans are seeking the services of traditional healers. Zimbabwe’s health delivery system has been on the decline for decades, while professionals in the sector have thrown in the towel and left to work in other countries. Join *Zim's Top* News Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VacXkvFJJhzd2UoZYF1F At least 4 000 health workers left Zimbabwe to work in other countries such as the United Kingdom and South Africa as the government struggles to pay competitive salaries to nurses and doctors. Speaking during the official opening of the Tait Medical Centre in Rusape yesterday, Mombeshora said while many people were seeking the services of traditionalhealers, they needed to visit hospitals. “I know 60% of people, who are gathered here, are seeking the services of n’angas to get medical assistance,” he said. “I know that I am not saying n’angas are not good, but there is a time you need to go to a hospital.” Mombeshora’s remarks come at a time when there are reports of deteriorating conditions in public hospitals, with patients dying without receiving treatment. Treasury has over the years failed to set aside 15% of the national budget for the health sector, in line with the Abuja Declaration on Health, signed by African Union (AU) member States in 2001. The declaration is a commitment to allocate at least 15% of each country’s annual national budget to the health sector to improve healthcare systems and achieve universal health coverage. The minister said the government was working on the National Health Insurance Scheme Bill, which would see Zimbabweans receiving free treatment. “The Bill is at final stages and we anticipate presenting it to Parliament this month and with the full implementation expected in 2026,” he said. “Every Zimbabwean will be getting free medication, X-rays at every public hospital.” Mombeshora said the government would increase domestic funding for health, improve access to essential medicines, construct and upgrade health facilities. He said Zimbabwe was no longer classified as a high burden country for tuberculosis, adding that the country had recorded a decline in malaria cases despite occasional outbreaks. Meanwhile, Mombeshora said Zimbabwe’s life expectancy had improved, adding that for men, it was 64 years, while for women, it was 68 years. According to reports, Zimbabwe’s healthcare system has evolved since independence in 1980, initially recognised for its effective public health initiatives, but has faced substantial challenges due to economic downturns and political instability. The healthcare system in Zimbabwe faces numerous challenges, including resource constraints, with the economic decline eroding healthcare budgets, affecting service provision at all levels. Most of Zimbabwe’s hospitals are under-equipped, lacking essential medicines and medical supplies. Medical institutions are also suffering from a significant shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, exacerbated by migration of qualified staff to other countries because of poor salaries. *NewsDay* |
| 2025-09-12 19:31:03 | *Zimbabweans to Face Increased Load Shedding as Hwange Unit 3 Shuts Down for 44 Days* ZIMBABWEANS will have to brace for longer power outages after ZESA Holdings announced that Hwange Power Station’s Unit 3 will be offline for statutory maintenance for at least one and a half months. This comes at a time when most areas in the country are already experiencing up to 20 hours of power cuts daily. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- The Zimbabwe Power Company is currently generating 1,427MW, which falls short of the approximately 2,000MW the country requires at peak demand. In a statement, ZESA Holdings said the maintenance, which began Wednesday will end on October 24 leaving only four units in operation and further straining the country’s already struggling electricity supply. "ZESA Holdings wishes to inform its valued stakeholders that Hwange Unit 3 will undergo statutory maintenance from 10 September to 24 October 2025, a planned outage of 44 days. "This exercise is essential to enhance the unit’s availability and reliability. "During this period, Hwange Power Station will maintain four units in operation to support generation. The power utility emphasised its commitment to delivering a reliable and efficient power supply, underscoring the importance of these maintenance activities in safeguarding the nation’s energy infrastructure. Zimbabwe has been facing electricity generation challenges for decades owing to obsolete infrastructure at its hydroelectricity and thermal power plants. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-12 15:31:42 | *Supreme Court Delivers Blow to Zimra in $7 Million Chrome Royalties Dispute* The Supreme Court has delivered detailed reasons for a judgment issued in March which upheld a landmark High Court ruling exonerating ferrochrome producer ZIMASCO from paying millions in disputed mining royalties, dealing a blow to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) in a case with major implications for the mining sector. In a March 27 ruling, the apex court dismissed Zimra’s appeal against a 2023 decision that chrome ore concentrates and ferrochrome were not subject to royalties between 2019 and 2022. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- The judgement, whose reasons were released this week, shields ZIMASCO from liability for reassessed royalties amounting to ZWL$604 million and US$7 million, while clarifying the limits of the taxman’s reach in mining taxation. The dispute traces back to a 2022 audit in which Zimra accused ZIMASCO of underpaying royalties on its exports of chrome products. The tax authority argued that royalties should have been calculated on the gross invoice value, including logistics costs, rather than the "ex-works" price declared by ZIMASCO. More critically, Zimra insisted that both chrome concentrates and ferrochrome—an alloy produced by smelting chromite ore—fell within the scope of mineral royalties under the Mines and Minerals Act. It issued a revised assessment covering the period January 2019 to September 2022, triggering the legal battle. ZIMASCO, represented by Advocate Thabani Mpofu, pushed back, filing for a declaratory order at the High Court. The ferrochrome producer argued that, at the time, royalties were only chargeable on raw minerals, not on "mineral-bearing products" such as processed alloys. The company further maintained that ferrochrome, being man-made, could not be classified as a "mineral" under the law. The High Court sided with ZIMASCO, finding that no royalty rate had been prescribed for mineral-bearing products before January 1, 2022, when parliament amended the Finance Act to expressly extend royalties to such products. Zimra escalated the matter to the Supreme Court, arguing that royalties should always have applied to mineral-bearing products. Its legal team, led by Simplicio Bhebhe, urged the court to adopt a "purposive" reading of the law, warning that exempting processed products like ferrochrome from royalties would lead to an "absurdity." But the three-judge panel—Justices Chinembiri Bhunu, George Chiweshe and Joseph Musakwa—was unmoved. In its newly released reasons, the court reaffirmed a cardinal principle of tax law: no tax or royalty can be imposed without clear statutory authority. "Any ambiguity or silence in the legislation must be resolved in favour of the taxpayer rather than the taxing authority," wrote Justice Musakwa. The judges said between 2019 and 2022, the Finance Act’s royalty schedule listed rates for "minerals" only. Mineral-bearing products such as chrome concentrates and ferrochrome were conspicuously absent. Without a prescribed rate, there could be no enforceable obligation. In a significant finding for the mining industry, the court also ruled on the status of ferrochrome itself. Evidence before the court showed that ferrochrome is produced by smelting chromite ore in furnaces with reductants and fluxes, yielding an alloy not found in nature. The court accepted this, holding that ferrochrome does not fall within the Mines and Minerals Act’s definition of a "mineral," which must occur naturally and result from geological processes. "Where a mineral is processed to the extent that it is converted into an alloy not found in the earth’s crust, it no longer retains its character as a mineral," the judgement noted, citing earlier case law. Adding complexity to the case was the government’s subsequent attempt to close the gap. In 2021, parliament enacted Finance Act No. 7, introducing Section 37B to impose royalties on mineral-bearing products effective January 1, 2022. In 2024, a further amendment retrospectively broadened the definition of "mineral" to include mineral-bearing products, backdated to 2010. Zimra tried to lean on the 2024 amendment to argue that liability should apply to past years. But the Supreme Court dismissed the argument, ruling that retrospective definitions could not substitute for the absence of a fixed royalty rate in the law during the relevant period. The judgment represents a major victory for ZIMASCO—and potentially for other miners who exported processed mineral products before 2022. By affirming that royalties must rest on explicit statutory rates, the court reinforced taxpayer protections against what it called "arbitrary or expansive interpretations" by revenue authorities. The ruling is a high-profile setback for Zimra that not only wipes out a multimillion-dollar claim but may embolden other mining firms to challenge royalty assessments for past periods. With royalties on mineral-bearing products now firmly entrenched in law since 2022, the judgement does not exempt miners from current obligations. *ZimLive* |
| 2025-09-12 12:18:11 | *Transport Fees Slashed as Govt Tackles Cost of Doing Business* The Government has announced sweeping reforms in the transport sector including the scrapping of a controversial US$23,000 transit fuel duty as part of wider efforts to reduce the cost of doing business and boost economic growth. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told journalists during a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare that Cabinet had approved a comprehensive review of licences, permits, levies and fees across the transport industry. "Cabinet considered and approved the review of licences, permits, levies and fees in the transport sector in line with the earlier Cabinet decision of 29 July 2025 which approved the implementation of a raft of business reforms in twelve sectors of the economy," Muswere said. He explained that the reforms aim to cut regulatory overlaps, remove unnecessary charges and reduce unjustifiably high costs in key subsectors such as passenger transport, haulage, taxis, tobacco transportation and boating services. Cross-cutting costs linked to vehicle registration, licensing and change of ownership administered by the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR), the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA) and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) were also reviewed. Local authority parking and traffic management fees are part of the overhaul. Muswere said Cabinet directed the immediate scrapping of the US$23,000 transit fuel duty payable to ZIMRA adding that "the relevant Statutory Instrument will be repealed accordingly." The government says the changes are expected to make the country’s transport sector more competitive while supporting wider business reforms designed to stimulate growth. The reviewed licences and fees will undergo further refinements before being gazetted but officials insist the reforms mark a decisive step towards easing the cost burden on businesses and aligning the country’s transport system with regional best practices. *263chat* |
| 2025-09-12 09:45:34 | *Zimbabwe Retailers Back Government Push to Cut Business Costs* The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has welcomed recent government reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business describing them as a decisive step towards building a more competitive economy. CZR President Denford Mutashu said the measures showed that authorities were committed to creating a listening, responsive and reform-driven administration that supports enterprise growth. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- "The recently announced comprehensive reforms in the agriculture value chain, as well as the decisive directive by the Minister of Finance… to cut parking fees by 50% across local authorities, are clear evidence that Government is walking the talk on the Ease and Cost of Doing Business agenda," Mutashu said. Mutashu highlighted that reforms targeting agriculture would provide "significant relief" to farmers, processors and smallholder enterprises. These include cuts to export registration, health and safety compliance costs, environmental fees and other levies. He said such measures would strengthen rural livelihoods, food security and productivity while also boosting downstream sectors such as retail, tourism and transport. "They address longstanding challenges that have constrained enterprise development, including excessive compliance costs, duplication of permits and disproportionate regulatory burdens," Mutashu added. The CZR chief said the reforms send a strong message that Zimbabwe is open for business, both to local entrepreneurs and international investors. He described the measures as vital to enhancing competitiveness, creating jobs, stimulating formalisation across sectors and accelerating the country’s progress towards Vision 2030 which seeks to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income society. "As the retail and wholesale sector, we stand ready to work hand in hand with Government in ensuring that these measures are fully implemented and that their intended benefits are realised by all stakeholders," Mutashu said. He also praised the government’s leadership, saying it "inspires confidence, strengthens partnerships and accelerates Zimbabwe’s economic journey." *263chat* |
| 2025-09-12 06:28:30 | *To Curb Wage Bill, Zimbabwe will Freeze Most Civil Service Jobs in 2026* Zimbabwe’s government will freeze recruitment in most of its departments next year to contain the state wage bill, the nation’s finance ministry said. The halt to hiring will exclude only the health, security and education departments, George Guvamatanga, the secretary for finance and economic development, said in a circular. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- The Zimbabwean government has proposed a freeze on headcount before, including in last year’s budget, though the policy hasn’t been implemented. "Treasury has noted with concern the size of the civil service in non-critical sectors, despite the recruitment freeze policy stance," Guvamatanga said. "For 2026, the recruitment freeze will apply to all sectors with the exception of health, education and the security sector to a limited extent." Zimbabwe’s government employs 330,000 people, whose wages account for about 56% of the country’s budget. The International Monetary Fund in June cited public-sector pay as one of the key fiscal pressures the country faces. The finance ministry plans to start the consultation process for the 2026 budget later this month. Guidelines will be issued by September 20 that will include spending ceilings for government ministries, departments and agencies, according to the circular. *Bloomberg* |
| 2025-09-12 06:28:10 | *Govt Gives Unregistered Schools Until December to Regularise or Face Closure* Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo says his ministry has given unregistered schools until December 31, 2025, to regularise their operations or risk closure. Responding to questions in Parliament during a Wednesday Question and Answer session, Moyo said government had extended a four-month grace period for illegal private schools and colleges to comply. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- He explained that authorities were cautious not to disadvantage learners who had already registered for examinations, hence the extension to the end of the year or early 2026. Zanu PF legislator for Mt Pleasant, George Mashavave, had asked whether government had a policy framework to monitor and regularise the mushrooming of unregistered schools and colleges across the country. Moyo confirmed the existence of such a framework and stressed the need to act carefully. "We have given illegal schools a grace period of four months because we did not want to close them haphazardly, as this would disadvantage learners and violate their fundamental right to education. "I want to assure this august House that very soon in November, or perhaps early next year, we may extend to January 2026. Come January, however, those schools still operating illegally and failing to regularise will be closed," said Moyo. The minister admitted that unregistered schools were mushrooming countrywide but insisted that the ministry’s Schools Psychological Services and Special Needs Education (SPPRS) department was responsible for school registration and providing technical advice to prospective investors. He said circulars had already been sent out warning directors of illegal schools. "I have made a clarion call to those directors of illegal schools to regularise their operations or face penalties at our disposal. All schools that are not registered are operating illegally. While we have avoided immediate closures to protect learners, the grace period expires on December 31, after which circulars will be enforced, and closures implemented," he added. Moyo also highlighted the government’s progress in addressing the country’s school infrastructure deficit. According to a 2022 survey, Zimbabwe required 3,000 additional schools. Since then, more than 600 have been constructed. "From 2022 to date, we have built over 600 schools. This year alone, we are targeting at least 200 more," he said. However, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Ellen Shiriyedenga argued that the school deficit could be fuelling the growth of illegal institutions. "We were told there is a deficit of 3,000 schools. This gap may be the reason for mushrooming schools, as children should not have to walk long distances. How far has the ministry gone in addressing this deficit?" she asked. Other MPs raised concerns about exploitation, quality of education, and adherence to government policy in unregistered institutions. Zanu PF legislator Clemence Chiduwa questioned whether private schools were being monitored to ensure local languages were taught at primary level. In response, Moyo said this was precisely why government insisted on registration. "Our policy is clear, schools must regularise so that we can monitor compliance, including adherence to curriculum and language policy. As it stands, we do not know what is happening in many backyards where illegal schools exist. That is why registration is critical," he said. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-11 15:35:51 | *Inside Zimbabwe’s Gold Mines Where Men Risk Being Buried Alive For a Few Dollars* Beads of sweat drip down Gilbert Nuovu’s forehead as the memories of working in one of Zimbabwe’s gold mines rush back in. Over a year ago, the dad-of-two deserted his job after a colleague was killed when the walls of the pit caved in, burying him alive. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- ‘A friend of mine died on the spot. I was afraid for my life, so I went back home,’ he tells Metro. The road into Matabeleland North, 150 miles from the city of Bulawayo, is uneven and thick with dust, but I am assured that it will eventually lead to a gold mine. It is one of the many precious materials for which the land here has been exploited since before British colonial rule, with the first extractions made as early as the 14th century. As our SUV crawls forward, a line of workers stretches along the footpath – boys barely into their teens and weathered men three times their age. Most are wearing the same faded blue overalls, and chipped shovels slung over their shoulders – a sign they work in one of the legal mines. Matabeleland North sits on some of the richest deposits of gold in Africa, and so is plagued with artisanal pits, which are not officially registered with the government, making them illegal. Yet, tens of thousands of men and women are forced into the trade due to unemployment, making up the majority of the mining workforce. ‘Three of my friends were killed in the mines’ Gordon Sibanda used to be one of them. Metro speaks with him at the Libeni Primary School, where he volunteers as a chef to somehow contribute to the local community while searching for work. Sitting on a wooden log and smoothing his cooking apron, he admits that poverty is what drove him to mining in 2001, when he was 39. He says: ‘A friend introduced me to the trade. Many of my friends are still in the pits to this day. ‘Mining is strenuous labor. You can spend months searching for a mineral you cannot see and do not know if it is actually in the earth. ‘And when luck would fall on our side, you may get something.’ In Zimbabwe’s mines, death never seems far. So when I ask Gordon if any of his colleagues were injured or killed in the pits, he replies, almost nonchalantly, as he takes off his woolen beanie: ‘Ah yes. Three have been killed when the mines collapsed. ‘ Disintegrated shafts, explosions, flooding – each shift carries the chance that a worker will not return home. As many as 237 people died in incidents in 2023, making it one of the very worst years in the country’s mining history. And up until May this year, 59 fatal incidents were reported – most in illegal mines, like the one that Gordon worked in. To fully comprehend the vast scale of illegal mining, Metro sits down with Pumulu Masu, government school inspector, who says that most people in Matabeleland North dig without a permit, which means the state does not ‘profit’ from it. ‘Mostly, people in the area mine illegally,’ she explains. ‘Let’s say there is an agricultural field. Instead of a farm, they will turn it into a mine. ‘Even in their personal properties – behind their homes – people start to dig. ‘We can always tell by the maps of soil. If people suspect there is gold, they will always dig no matter what the land is.’ While Gordon worked in an illegal pit, Gilbert has experience in a registered mine. Their only piece of advice – what they want everyone to know – is ‘do not do it, do not work in a mine,’ pointing to how deadly the trade is. Gilbert says: ‘The pit is not that strong as miners often dig tunnels [without much planning], making the walls weak. ‘We are not given helmets or boots to protect us. It is difficult to survive. ‘The work is just too much. In mines, there are no set working hours.You work and you stop when it is time to eat, then you go back to work. It is continuous, we do not stop.’ *Labour exploitation and low pay in mines* In Zimbabwe, mining runs through generations like a vein of gold itself. It is often seen as a rite of passage for children as young as nine, and at the same time a lifeline for families in the depths of poverty. Though the pay is still meagre. All the money Gordon earned was spent on food for his large family, all 13 of them. At the time, he was the sole breadwinner for his wife, three sons and three daughters, his own parents and siblings. ‘Hand to mouth, nothing else [is left],’ he adds, gesturing at his grandson, a four-year-old boy playing with his friends a few metres away. Yet, despite facing unemployment, Gordon has not given mining another thought because of the precarious conditions. Like him, Gilbert also did not live a life of luxury – but he was under no such illusions when he picked up a shovel. After three months of digging, he was paid around $20, and only after gold was actually discovered. Miners divvy up half the proceeds, while the rest goes straight to the owner’s pocket. There are other dangers too. The industry has long been linked to human rights abuses, environmental violations and labour exploitation, particularly in lithium mines operated by China, despite denials by Zimbabwe’s government. About 70% of all lithium is processed there. Robert Mugabe’s successor, president Emmerson Mnangagwa, of ZANU-PF, has so far supported the takeovers, arguing they will bring economic growth. Perhaps this has materialised in the capital, Harare; yet, on the ground, in Matabeleland North, the mines have brought little benefits – if any – to the local community. Metro gained access to Turk, one of the oldest gold mines in Zimbabwe, located in the Bubbi District. Armed security usually guard gold mines, but today luck has fallen on our side – at least for a few minutes. Piles of reddish earth and stones mount inside the compound. A dragline excavator in the distance seems to have dosed off, but only momentarily. The mine itself gapes before us, an abyss carved so deep and wide that, when peering over the edge, the bottom is not visible. Across the road from the pit, a supermarket and two bars stand shoulder to shoulder, their doors flung wide open. A few men have gathered around a plastic table, kicking dust with their feet as they chat. This is the heart of what is accepted as the traditional mining community in Zimbabwe. There are no clinics or schools, or in fact any other reliable infrastructure apart from the mine. Alcohol abuse is rife in mining communities Bars are always the first to spring up whenever gold is unearthed, offering miners a place to unwind and spend their hard-earned cash in. As I come to learn, this has also led to alcohol abuse among workers who use drinking as a coping mechanism. A source, who wished to remain anonymous, tells Metro: ‘You cannot put a figure on how many people have died because of it. Some have been found dead on pavements.’ Workers’ deaths are often blamed on the rise in popularity of an illicit brew called ‘krango’, which can cause severe organ damage, and is associated with soaring rates of binge drinking. My source explains that it is mostly made from ethanol concentrate diluted with large amounts of water, adding: ‘Krango is what it is all about in rural areas. It is packed in bottles of 250ml. What are the effects of sanctions on Zimbabwe? Sanctions on Zimbabwe were first introduced in the early 2000s, mainly by the UK, the EU, and the US, amid allegations of human rights abuses, electoral fraud, and Robert Mugabe’s land reform programme. These measures are not broad trade embargoes. They focus on asset freezes and travel bans on senior government officials linked to the state. The US also brought out the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA) in 2001, which restricted its access to international financial institutions. While the sanctions target political elites, the Zimbabwean government argues they have deterred foreign investment and limited lines of credit – so much so that the now vice president Constantino Chiwenga said the country had lost more than $150 billion. ‘Some are even packed by legitimate companies. It is sold for just $0.50, and the strength is usually around 40% strength.’ Real benefactors of Zimbabwe’s natural wealth Despite the reported issues plaguing Zimbabwe’s mines, the government is hellbent on expanding the industry – the faster, the better. For a nation that fought so hard to rid itself from colonial rule, it now relies on investors from China, South Africa, Australia, Canada and the UK, and it is eager to attract more. The sector as a whole accounts for more than 60% of export revenues and 13% of gross domestic product (GDP), according to national statistics from 2023. To increase those numbers, the Zimbabwean government introduced the ‘Vision 2030’ plan to become an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade. Supposedly, one of the key objectives is to grow the mining sector to have a revenue of $12 billion per year. It makes money, that is for sure, though not for the small miner like Gordon or Gilbert. They are currently unemployed and living with the memories of the hell inside the mines. |
| 2025-09-11 15:34:59 | *Inside Zimbabwe’s Gold Mines Where Men Risk Being Buried Alive For a Few Dollars* Beads of sweat drip down Gilbert Nuovu’s forehead as the memories of working in one of Zimbabwe’s gold mines rush back in. Over a year ago, the dad-of-two deserted his job after a colleague was killed when the walls of the pit caved in, burying him alive. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- ‘A friend of mine died on the spot. I was afraid for my life, so I went back home,’ he tells Metro. The road into Matabeleland North, 150 miles from the city of Bulawayo, is uneven and thick with dust, but I am assured that it will eventually lead to a gold mine. It is one of the many precious materials for which the land here has been exploited since before British colonial rule, with the first extractions made as early as the 14th century. As our SUV crawls forward, a line of workers stretches along the footpath – boys barely into their teens and weathered men three times their age. Most are wearing the same faded blue overalls, and chipped shovels slung over their shoulders – a sign they work in one of the legal mines. Matabeleland North sits on some of the richest deposits of gold in Africa, and so is plagued with artisanal pits, which are not officially registered with the government, making them illegal. Yet, tens of thousands of men and women are forced into the trade due to unemployment, making up the majority of the mining workforce. ‘Three of my friends were killed in the mines’ Gordon Sibanda used to be one of them. Metro speaks with him at the Libeni Primary School, where he volunteers as a chef to somehow contribute to the local community while searching for work. Sitting on a wooden log and smoothing his cooking apron, he admits that poverty is what drove him to mining in 2001, when he was 39. He says: ‘A friend introduced me to the trade. Many of my friends are still in the pits to this day. ‘Mining is strenuous labor. You can spend months searching for a mineral you cannot see and do not know if it is actually in the earth. ‘And when luck would fall on our side, you may get something.’ In Zimbabwe’s mines, death never seems far. So when I ask Gordon if any of his colleagues were injured or killed in the pits, he replies, almost nonchalantly, as he takes off his woolen beanie: ‘Ah yes. Three have been killed when the mines collapsed. ‘ Disintegrated shafts, explosions, flooding – each shift carries the chance that a worker will not return home. As many as 237 people died in incidents in 2023, making it one of the very worst years in the country’s mining history. And up until May this year, 59 fatal incidents were reported – most in illegal mines, like the one that Gordon worked in. To fully comprehend the vast scale of illegal mining, Metro sits down with Pumulu Masu, government school inspector, who says that most people in Matabeleland North dig without a permit, which means the state does not ‘profit’ from it. ‘Mostly, people in the area mine illegally,’ she explains. ‘Let’s say there is an agricultural field. Instead of a farm, they will turn it into a mine. ‘Even in their personal properties – behind their homes – people start to dig. ‘We can always tell by the maps of soil. If people suspect there is gold, they will always dig no matter what the land is.’ While Gordon worked in an illegal pit, Gilbert has experience in a registered mine. Their only piece of advice – what they want everyone to know – is ‘do not do it, do not work in a mine,’ pointing to how deadly the trade is. Gilbert says: ‘The pit is not that strong as miners often dig tunnels [without much planning], making the walls weak. ‘We are not given helmets or boots to protect us. It is difficult to survive. ‘The work is just too much. In mines, there are no set working hours.You work and you stop when it is time to eat, then you go back to work. It is continuous, we do not stop.’ *Labour exploitation and low pay in mines* In Zimbabwe, mining runs through generations like a vein of gold itself. It is often seen as a rite of passage for children as young as nine, and at the same time a lifeline for families in the depths of poverty. Though the pay is still meagre. All the money Gordon earned was spent on food for his large family, all 13 of them. At the time, he was the sole breadwinner for his wife, three sons and three daughters, his own parents and siblings. ‘Hand to mouth, nothing else [is left],’ he adds, gesturing at his grandson, a four-year-old boy playing with his friends a few metres away. Yet, despite facing unemployment, Gordon has not given mining another thought because of the precarious conditions. Like him, Gilbert also did not live a life of luxury – but he was under no such illusions when he picked up a shovel. After three months of digging, he was paid around $20, and only after gold was actually discovered. Miners divvy up half the proceeds, while the rest goes straight to the owner’s pocket. There are other dangers too. The industry has long been linked to human rights abuses, environmental violations and labour exploitation, particularly in lithium mines operated by China, despite denials by Zimbabwe’s government. About 70% of all lithium is processed there. Robert Mugabe’s successor, president Emmerson Mnangagwa, of ZANU-PF, has so far supported the takeovers, arguing they will bring economic growth. Perhaps this has materialised in the capital, Harare; yet, on the ground, in Matabeleland North, the mines have brought little benefits – if any – to the local community. Metro gained access to Turk, one of the oldest gold mines in Zimbabwe, located in the Bubbi District. Armed security usually guard gold mines, but today luck has fallen on our side – at least for a few minutes. Piles of reddish earth and stones mount inside the compound. A dragline excavator in the distance seems to have dosed off, but only momentarily. The mine itself gapes before us, an abyss carved so deep and wide that, when peering over the edge, the bottom is not visible. Across the road from the pit, a supermarket and two bars stand shoulder to shoulder, their doors flung wide open. A few men have gathered around a plastic table, kicking dust with their feet as they chat. This is the heart of what is accepted as the traditional mining community in Zimbabwe. There are no clinics or schools, or in fact any other reliable infrastructure apart from the mine. Alcohol abuse is rife in mining communities Bars are always the first to spring up whenever gold is unearthed, offering miners a place to unwind and spend their hard-earned cash in. As I come to learn, this has also led to alcohol abuse among workers who use drinking as a coping mechanism. A source, who wished to remain anonymous, tells Metro: ‘You cannot put a figure on how many people have died because of it. Some have been found dead on pavements.’ Workers’ deaths are often blamed on the rise in popularity of an illicit brew called ‘krango’, which can cause severe organ damage, and is associated with soaring rates of binge drinking. My source explains that it is mostly made from ethanol concentrate diluted with large amounts of water, adding: ‘Krango is what it is all about in rural areas. It is packed in bottles of 250ml. What are the effects of sanctions on Zimbabwe? Sanctions on Zimbabwe were first introduced in the early 2000s, mainly by the UK, the EU, and the US, amid allegations of human rights abuses, electoral fraud, and Robert Mugabe’s land reform programme. These measures are not broad trade embargoes. They focus on asset freezes and travel bans on senior government officials linked to the state. The US also brought out the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA) in 2001, which restricted its access to international financial institutions. While the sanctions target political elites, the Zimbabwean government argues they have deterred foreign investment and limited lines of credit – so much so that the now vice president Constantino Chiwenga said the country had lost more than $150 billion. ‘Some are even packed by legitimate companies. It is sold for just $0.50, and the strength is usually around 40% strength.’ Real benefactors of Zimbabwe’s natural wealth Despite the reported issues plaguing Zimbabwe’s mines, the government is hellbent on expanding the industry – the faster, the better. For a nation that fought so hard to rid itself from colonial rule, it now relies on investors from China, South Africa, Australia, Canada and the UK, and it is eager to attract more. The sector as a whole accounts for more than 60% of export revenues and 13% of gross domestic product (GDP), according to national statistics from 2023. To increase those numbers, the Zimbabwean government introduced the ‘Vision 2030’ plan to become an upper-middle-income economy by the end of the decade. Supposedly, one of the key objectives is to grow the mining sector to have a revenue of $12 billion per year. It makes money, that is for sure, though not for the small miner like Gordon or Gilbert. They are currently unemployed and living with the memories of the hell inside the mines. |
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| 2025-09-11 13:02:17 | *Zimbabwean Activist Nyokayemabhunu Fears SA is Colluding With Zanu-PF to Send Him Back Home* Since his arrest on 13 April, Wellington Masiwa has been in prison for illegally entering South Africa and for alleged fraud in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean opposition activists believe the South African authorities are colluding with Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party to extradite a vocal critic of the Zimbabwean government from South Africa to Zimbabwe. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Wellington Masiwa, aka Comrade Nyokayemabhunu, has been detained in the Johannesburg Correctional Centre since he was arrested on 13 April for illegally entering South Africa and for alleged fraud in Zimbabwe. Before that, he was held and assaulted by unknown men in an unknown place, according to his legal representatives. When he appeared in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 30 April on an illegal immigration charge, his lawyers were surprised when an Interpol representative showed up and laid new charges against him based on an extradition request from the Zimbabwean government. When the representative appeared in court at a later hearing in July, the crowd of opposition Zimbabwean citizens supporting Masiwa grew angry, suspecting new charges were being brought against him. South Africa’s justice minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to rule this week on whether Masiwa is extraditable. The extradition notice from Zimbabwe’s deputy prosecutor-general, Nelson Mutsonziwa, certified that Zimbabwe wanted him returned to serve an 18-month sentence for defrauding a fellow Zimbabwean, Prince Kutivo, of $3,660 in a fraudulent property deal in Harare. "This request is not being pursued for political reasons or any ulterior purpose," Mutsonziwa insisted. However, there are many anomalies in the case which cast doubt on Mutsonziwa’s assurances. For instance, another alleged fraud case against Masiwa has arisen. Masiwa says that he was arrested through a trap set by Zimbabwe’s notorious Central Intelligence Organisation and sprung by a fellow Zimbabwean activist, Honest Sibanda. This appears to be another name for Honest Shumba, who has formally charged Masiwa with cheating him of some R24,000, which he paid Masiwa in Harare in July 2024 for a couch which Masiwa never delivered. Masiwa flatly denies the deal and says he was in South Africa when the transaction allegedly occurred. Masiwa’s attorney, Yugeshnee Govender, told Daily Maverick the prosecution had been unable to produce bank statements to prove Shumba paid this money into Masiwa’s bank account. The Zimbabwean government has not mentioned the Shumba case in its request for extradition. Masiwa, his lawyers and his opposition comrades believe the Shumba incident was invented to strengthen Zimbabwe’s case for his extradition. They believe the real reason the Zimbabwe government wants him home is that he has been a strident critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and particularly of his political manoeuvring to try to secure a third term when his second — and constitutionally, final — term expires in 2028. Until shortly before his arrest, Masiwa was posting calls on X and other social media, calling on Zimbabweans to join a national shutdown on 31 March to protest at Mnangagwa’s suspected plans to bypass or amend the Constitution so as to remain in power. In an affidavit before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court seeking bail — which has so far been denied — Masiwa said that before his arrest he had had a WhatsApp channel called Nyokayemabhunu News. It had been "an important instrument in protest news in Zimbabwe". Masiwa said he was opposed to the campaign for the extension of Mnangagwa’s presidential term, which had come to be known as "2030" by Zanu-PF. *’Illegal subversion’* "The extension is not in terms of the Zimbabwean Constitution," he said, insisting he had only advocated for peaceful means "to stop the illegal subversion of the Zimbabwean Constitution by the ruling party in Zimbabwe, Zanu-PF. It is for this reason that I have been declared an enemy of the state by the Zimbabwean government and Zanu-PF. "Zanu-PF has called several press conferences to celebrate my arrest in South Africa and have indicated that they would want to charge me with terrorism for illegally attempting to remove a constitutionally elected government … which carries the death penalty." The Progressive Zimbabwean Foundation, which says it represents numerous progressive forces and pressure groups, issued a statement in August expressing concern that Zimbabwe’s request for the extradition of Masiwa was political rather than legal. "The circumstances surrounding Cde Nyokayemabhunu’s arrest and detention raise serious concerns about the separation of politics from the justice system, particularly in a foreign nation like South Africa," said the foundation’s General Sithole. He added that remarks by Zanu-PF’s secretary for information and publicity, Chris Mutsvangwa, "further reinforces the notion that this is a political matter". During a press conference at Zanu-PF headquarters in Harare on 8 May, Mutsvangwa said Zanu-PF was "very happy" that South Africa had taken steps to show that it was not prepared to tolerate Zanu-PF’s critics using South Africa as a platform for their criticism. Mentioning "Nyokayemabhunu" by name, he said, "Some people have got the mistaken idea that you can go and be hosted in South Africa and start shouting bad things about Zimbabwe and talking subversion. "They have got a new comeuppance by South African laws. They are being told: ‘Not here. We are a sister republic to Zimbabwe. We fought with Zanu-PF. We know each other. This is not your home.’" Mutsvangwa said he hoped the legal action that South Africa was taking against Masiwa "is a signal to others who are spewing hatred and vituperation … about Zanu-PF and our leader that South Africa can’t tolerate. It can’t be a home for vitriol against Zimbabwe." However, South African Police Service Captain Willem van der Heever testified, in a court affidavit responding to Masiwa, that "the conviction in Zimbabwe has nothing to do with the political climate in Zimbabwe". Van der Heever said he was Interpol’s investigating officer in this matter, stationed at the Interpol extradition desk in Pretoria and that he had received Zimbabwe’s request for extradition through Interpol and had obtained a warrant for Masiwa’s arrest from the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court on the basis of it on 29 April. Van der Heever cited deputy prosecutor-general Mutsonziwa’s certificate stating that Zimbabwe was only seeking Masiwa’s extradition to serve an 18-month sentence in the 2016 case for fraud against Kutivo. Yet in his affidavit Van der Heever also cited Honest Shumba’s alleged couch fraud complaint. Govender told Daily Maverick that Masiwa and his legal team were waiting for Justice Minister Kubayi to decide whether Masiwa’s case was extraditable. Govender said she believed the amount of the alleged fraud involved in this case was not great enough to warrant extradition. Govender said Kubayi’s ruling on this might be announced when Masiwa appeared in court again on 10 September. Masiwa said he fled Zimbabwe in 2017, fearing for his safety after being beaten by government agents after Mnangagwa ousted President Robert Mugabe in a coup. Masiwa now lives in Gqeberha with his wife and is a granite cutter. He has applied for political asylum in South Africa, but his court cases have interrupted his application. *DM* |
| 2025-09-11 12:15:14 | *Death of Charlie Kirk Lays Bare Deep US Political Divisions* What was meant to be a moment of silence in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday for the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk erupted in shouting and finger-pointing, an episode that provided a bitter illustration of a nation divided by political acrimony. As news of Kirk's fatal shooting at a Utah university spread, lawmakers began to argue how to best honor him. U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert, a Colorado Republican, raised her hand and asked for someone to lead a prayer, adding, “Silent prayers get silent results.” ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Some Democrats then questioned why other killings that involved less prominent figures were not getting the same attention, according to one lawmaker present, which resulted in swearing and accusations about politicizing tragedies. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson pounded the gavel for order, while an unidentified person shouted, “Pass a gun law!” Kirk, 31, co-founder of the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA and a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, was shot while speaking at an event in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. The motive is unknown and it was not clear whether a suspect had been arrested. His death left many of his fellow conservatives seething and blaming liberals for the assault, while Democrats largely kept to a more reserved tone, decrying political violence generally and again calling for stronger gun laws. It was a debate far too familiar - and personal - for lawmakers. “There’s no excuse for political violence in our country, it’s got to end,” said Steve Scalise, the No. 2 Republican in the House of Representatives, who survived being shot in 2017 at a congressional baseball practice. “It’s a problem that we’ve seen grow and it’s got to be addressed. It’s got to stop.” According to the most recent data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46,728 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2023, the third-highest figure ever recorded. Two years ago, Congress passed the first sweeping gun-control measure in 30 years, a bipartisan bill that tightened loopholes and increased background checks but has done little to stem shootings. *YAWNING POLITICAL DIVIDE* The differing reactions suggested that Kirk’s death likely will only deepen America’s yawning political divide – as two assassination attempts on Trump did last year. Almost a quarter century has passed since the nation was last unified by tragedy, following the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington. Before the identity of the shooter was known, prominent right-wing figures were framing the incident as a part of a broader assault by the left against conservatism. "America has lost one of its greatest champions," White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller wrote on X. "All of us must now dedicate ourselves to defeating the evil that stole Charlie from this world." Laura Loomer, a MAGA loyalist who has Trump's ear, called for "cracking down on the Left with the full force of the government. Every single Left wing group that funds violent protests needs to be shut down and prosecuted. No mercy." Elon Musk, the X platform’s billionaire owner, was even more blunt. “The Left is the party of murder,” he wrote. Trump - who routinely refers to his political rivals as "radical left lunatics" who he warns represent an existential threat to America - called the shooting an outgrowth of overheated rhetoric. "Violence and murder are the tragic consequence of demonizing those with whom you disagree - day after day, year after year - in the most hateful and despicable way possible," Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social platform. The reaction from Democrats was more muted. "We don’t yet know what motivated the person who shot and killed Charlie Kirk, but this kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy,” former President Barack Obama said in a statement. Democratic former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, who was critically wounded by a gunman in 2012, said, “Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.” One exception was Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential candidate who placed his finger squarely on Trump for encouraging political violence. "It’s gotta stop,” Pritzker told reporters. “I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president’s rhetoric often foments it.” *PUBLIC REJECTS POLITICAL VIOLENCE* Americans overwhelmingly reject political violence. A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in October of last year asked if Americans agreed with a statement that it was "acceptable for a member of my political party to threaten and/or intimidate others to achieve a political goal." Just 6% of respondents - a trivially small share in terms of an opinion survey - said they agreed. Ruth Braunstein, a professor of sociology at Johns Hopkins University who has studied Kirk and the right, said the shooting had the potential to spike already heated political tensions in the country. "It is obviously a tragedy on a personal level, but it also does have the capacity to further inflame a political environment where the temperature is already way too high. That's a real possibility, and a real risk," Braunstein said. Christian Heyne, chief policy officer at Brady - a gun violence protection group named for James Brady, a former White House press secretary shot and seriously wounded during a 1981 assassination attempt against Republican President Ronald Reagan - urged the parties to find common ground on guns. "Gun violence doesn't check party ID. It is indiscriminate. And the American people always lose,” Heyne posted on the social media site BlueSky. “We know change is possible. We must stop pretending there are 'sides' and fight together to build a safer future." Kirk’s shooting came as the conservative media ecosystem had been convulsing for several days over the political significance of violence. In recent days, its prominent voices including Trump have been spotlighting the August 22 killing of a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina, claiming it was a product of liberal criminal-justice policies. Kirk, no stranger to fanning the flames of controversy, had taken a deep interest in the case. In an interview on Fox News on Tuesday, Kirk said the “narrative” advanced by liberals “in the past 10 years (is) that there is a relentless assault against Black people on behalf of white people.” Kirk said that was not true. “White individuals are more likely to be attacked, especially per capita, by black individuals in this country.” One Republican who was trying to lower the temperature was Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who said Kirk’s death should not serve as an excuse for further strife. “Every single person who encourages aggressive responses to it rather than civil discourse owns a certain amount of responsibility for his death and anyone else’s,” Tillis said in an interview. Few on either side are likely to listen to Tillis, however. He is retiring from politics. *Reuters* |
| 2025-09-11 09:04:33 | *Farmers Strangled by 25 Permits Get Relief as Fees Slashed* Zimbabwe has scrapped dozens of regulatory charges and slashed others for livestock and dairy farmers after admitting that suffocating red tape had made it nearly impossible for smallholders to operate. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube on Wednesday said the reforms were designed to dismantle a "maze of permits and fees" that was crippling agriculture. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- "Dairy farmers previously required up to 25 permits from 12 agencies, feed manufacturers needed 23, beef cattle farmers 18 and abattoirs 20. These excessive costs and duplication discouraged investment, hurt production and forced many players into the informal sector," Ncube said in a statement. Under the new framework, the Agricultural Marketing Authority’s farm registration fee drops to just US$1. Small and medium farmers will no longer need farm registration certificates, while large-scale producers will pay US$50. "Livestock movement clearance has been reduced to US$5 per herd, compared to the previous US$10 per beast," Ncube said. "Dairy processor registration falls from US$350 annually to a one-off US$50. Feed manufacturing licences are now US$20, down from as much as US$250." The minister said government had also abolished several levies. "We have scrapped the cattle levy, AMA’s livestock development levy, biosafety permits, ZERA charges and ZINWA water use fees," he said. Environmental costs are also being trimmed. "The Environmental Impact Assessment licence has been lowered from 1.5 percent of project value to 0.05 percent, capped at US$100,000. This will now be payable during operations and not upfront," Ncube asserted. Authorities insist the reforms will ease the cost of doing business, encourage investment and bring more farmers into the formal sector. The Finance Minister said that these measures will boost production, create jobs and stimulate rural development. "Agriculture sustains 65 percent of livelihoods and anchors most of our exports. It is critical that we make it easier, not harder, to farm." He added that the livestock and dairy sector was just the first step. "Subsequent phases will extend to tourism, transport, retail and other strategic sectors. Our goal is to ensure Zimbabwe’s business environment is simplified, affordable and competitive." *zimlive* |
| 2025-09-11 04:03:52 | *MSD Predicts Slow Start to Rains* ZIMBABWE must prepare for a delayed and erratic start to the 2025-2026 rainfall season, with significant improvements expected from December onwards, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere said yesterday. Speaking after Cabinet meeting in Harare, Dr Muswere said Cabinet noted the predicted seasonal climate indicators influencing Zimbabwe’s forthcoming rainfall patterns as informed by the Meteorological Services Department in the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- "The 2025-2026 rainfall season will be largely similar to the 2024-2025 season," said Dr Muswere. "A delayed, erratic start with initial dry conditions in October and November is expected, particularly in northern provinces, while the southern and western regions may receive normal to above-normal rains early on. "However, prospects for improvement will be realised nationally from December onwards, though the northern areas may dry out again later in the season." This variability will require proactive risk management, including delayed planting by dryland farmers, robust water conservation measures, and preparedness for both dry spells and extreme weather events such as floods. The Meteorological Services Department will continue to monitor seasonal climate indicators that influence Zimbabwe’s rainfall as they evolve. Government said the seasonal rainfall predictions will be updated monthly, along with daily weather forecasts and 10-day weather bulletins. In related news, Dr Muswere reported that Cabinet received the 2024-2025 summer crops marketing and the 2025 winter crops production plan. The current grain stock at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) is 135 896 tonnes, with 70 666 tonnes being wheat, while the balance comprises maize, traditional grains and genetically modified maize imports. As of September 2 this year, the GMB had recorded 8,3 percent of the intake compared to 12,7 percent during the same period last year. Total marketed grain stands at 840,562 tonnes. Cabinet also highlighted that 354,8 million kg of tobacco have been sold so far, compared to 231,8 million kg sold over the same period last year. Regarding cotton, 28 205 407kg have been sold, more than double the 13 551 021 kilogrammes recorded in the same period last year. For the wheat crop soon to be harvested, 122 566 hectares were planted against a target of 120 000 hectares. There is sufficient manpower, vehicles, sprayers, and chemicals to respond to quelea bird outbreaks, and localised district teams of first responders have been activated. *herald* |
| 2025-09-11 04:03:28 | *ZESA Allocates $50 Million of $210 Million Afreximbank Loan to Power Imports* ZESA Holdings has secured a US$210 million loan facility from Afreximbank to modernise the country’s ageing power network – but questions are being raised over the decision to allocate US$50 million of the money towards power imports. The facility, announced on Wednesday, is earmarked for upgrading the transmission grid, rolling out smart meters, and addressing the scourge of vandalism. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- ZESA says US$5 million will go towards upgrading the SCADA system to improve monitoring and control, while the bulk of the money will strengthen infrastructure and improve efficiency. But critics say dedicating US$50 million to electricity imports is a short-term fix that fails to address Zimbabwe’s underlying generation deficit. On Wednesday, ZESA subsidiary the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) reported that the country generated 1,434 MW against a national demand of about 1,800 MW – leaving a gap of roughly 366 MW. Energy experts argue that the US$50 million could have been better directed towards expanding domestic generation capacity, particularly at Hwange, Kariba or in new renewable projects, rather than paying neighbours Mozambique and South Africa for power that may not always be reliably available. "Imports are a band-aid solution," one energy expert told ZimLive. "When you spend scarce foreign currency on electricity from outside, you’re not fixing the system. We should be investing in generation capacity so that the gap is closed permanently. Otherwise, in a year’s time, we’ll still be importing." ZESA, however, insists that stabilising supply in the immediate term is crucial to prevent blackouts, particularly to support farmers during the planting season. Officials also point out that vandalism and a fragile transmission grid continue to undermine reliability, making imports a necessary buffer until major rehabilitation projects are completed. *Zimlive* |
| 2025-09-10 19:58:05 | *Mnangagwa in Mutare, Opens Sanganai Tourism Expo Amid Allegations of Wasteful Spending* President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will preside over the official opening of the Sanganai/ Hlanganani/ Kumbanayi tourism expo in Mutare. This year’s Expo is being held under the theme, "Devolving Sustainable Tourism Development – Our Future." The Expo was moved away from its traditional home, The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds in Bulawayo to Mutare as government decentralizes national events. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- However, it is reported that over US$2 million spent in hosting the event due to venue change. Mutare had no facilities to house the event and a lot of money had to be pumped in, which should not have been the case. Hosting the event in Bulawayo usually cost an average of US$500 000, but now it has shot up to US$2 million, creating opportunities for officials to make money. "The Sanganai/Hlanganani which is now set to be held from 10-12 September was moved from Bulawayo to Mutare officially to enable other places to also host it, but this does not add any value to the event and in fact makes it more expensive. "We usually spent an average of US$500 000 on the event as Bulawayo has the necessary infrastructure at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds to host the tourism event at a competitive cost and return. "But now the expo has been arbitrarily moved elsewhere by authorities using their powerful offices and political power, not economic imperatives and calculations. The costs will now be over US$2 million, but the returns will not change much. "Moving around the event to different places across the country sounds like a good idea, but then again it is not an economic imperative, it’s a luxury and a political action for officials to make money. "In this specific case, the minister, who is a well-known businesswoman in her own right, and her officials and their cronies have a self-serving agenda: to make money for themselves through various infrastructure, procurement and supply deals," a source told Newshawks. |
| 2025-09-10 07:18:56 | *Zimbabwe’s Climate Crisis: Girls Forced Into Young Marriage & Boys Into Illegal Mining* The last time I see Madeline Mgwabi, she is peering through the gates of her crumbling home in western Zimbabwe. The grandmother-of-three is clutching a single orange that our driver had slipped to her – leftover from the hotel breakfast. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- The fruit will have to be split four ways – between her and her grandsons – one of them still a toddler – all of whom she is raising on her own in this godforsaken area in the southern part of Matabeleland North province. Beside her, on a wooden bench, is her eldest grandson, still dressed in his purple and blue school uniform, steadily scooping gooey porridge from a plastic container. To put food on the table, Madeline fetches firewood and does odd jobs for neighbours in the village of Libeni, in Umguza District, but it is not enough. *Worst drought in century devastates Zimbabwe* Before droughts robbed the region of water, the grandmother used to farm maize and other Zimbabwean staple crops in her now barren garden. Gesturing at the dried-up shrubs, she tells Metro: ‘I have lived here for 25 years and each year, the droughts hit us worse and worse. ‘Because of the climate, we often do not harvest anything.’ Her face is hollowed by the years of loss, and her palms are calloused by the decade of grinding in Zimbabwe’s artisanal mines. What Madeline fears is that her grandsons will eventually have to abandon education in favour of mining to earn a living. The family’s financial struggle resembles the one of millions of people who have been burdened by the decades of macroeconomic instability, political isolation and now, climate change in Zimbabwe. Driving through Matabeleland North – where agriculture used to be one of the key economic sectors – Metro witnesses the scars of the climate warming cycle, El Niño, firsthand. Here, the earth appears to have forgotten what rain feels like, despite the determination of Zimbabweans to revive what has been lost. Alongside the road, cattle search for anything to eat – grass, shrubs, any bit of greenery left in a land that has surrendered. The SUV rumbles past what the driver tells me was, until 2023, the mighty Shangani River that used to nourish the region; now, it is nothing more than a cracked bed of mud and rocks. *The dried up river* president Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a national disaster to tackle the prolonged drought crisis. Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Zambia did so too. Other African nations were also severely affected. As most households depend on agriculture for food, seven million people in Zimbabwe faced big shortages during the 2024-2025 season, despite improved crops this year. Boys drop out of school to work in mines Children have been the most impacted by the droughts – with some opting to drop out of school because their parents cannot provide them with food. A fifth of all Zimbabwean children aged less than five suffer from chronic malnutrition, with merely 10% of babies aged six to 23 months receiving an adequate minimum diet, according to recent figures. Hunger is only one part of a vicious cycle that children are trapped in. With households collapsing under the weight of poverty, boys as young as nine leave school to risk their lives in unregulated mines – and girls are married off to provide their parents a brief financial relief. *Girls forced into early marriages for dowry* In Zimbabwe, one girl out of three is already married before turning 18, and more than one out of five has given birth. Scores of underage brides fall victim to domestic violence and face grave health risks, from early childbearing to HIV. Although underage marriage is illegal in Zimbabwe and local organisations have been fighting against it, families driven by poverty resort to it. Lungisani Nyathi knows all too well the dangers his four children face; yet with no steady work and no wages coming in, he feels powerless to shield them. Gesturing at a makeshift shack, clumsily constructed out of wood and blue tarpaulin, that is his new home, he tells Metro that his wife gave birth just 10 months ago to their baby girl. ‘As a father, I am supposed to provide for my children,’ he shares his fears. ‘If I fail to provide for my daughter when she grows up, I worry that she will have to marry someone very young. ‘It is common for girls to be tied into early marriages due to the financial situation of their families. Inside Zimbabwe's climate crisis: Girls forced into young marriage and boys into illegal mining ‘One day, our baby girl will have to face the same situation. Young girls are so desperate, they go to bars themselves to search for money.’ Lungisani, who volunteers as a security guard for a borehole that supplies water in Village 5, in Bubi District, wishes to relocate his wife and children to another area so that his boys are not tempted to work in the gold mines nearby. Wherever schools are located near mining fields, boys are sometimes lured into the pit, under the promise of some money. After working in a gold mine for six months last year, Lungisani knows all too well that this is not the life for a child. Describing the conditions as ‘very harsh, because workers are not given any protective clothing,’ he adds: ‘Even the dust was choking us.’ *Children in mines is a ‘ticking time bomb’* Khumalo Fanta, deputy headteacher at the Amazwimabili Primary School, shares similar fears for her pupils and says that every year, a few children drop out to work in the mines or to be married off. She tells Metro that boys, not even in their teens, who work as miners, are swiftly swept into a world of alcohol abuse, without parental supervision. With what little money they make, they often entice young girls with false promises of a better life – pulling them both into the same cycle of poverty they were trying to escape, before their lives have even started. Khumalo says: ‘A lot of boys would leave school and go work at the mines. It exposes them to elicit behaviour… There is always alcohol near the mines because it sells fast to adolescents. ‘There is no control as parents are simply grateful that money is coming home, but it is dangerous. ‘It is a ticking time bomb. When they come back, they flash their money… and the girls are attracted. ‘Then they are lost in their behaviour because those boys just get drunk, shouting, they do all sorts of things.’ If children go to school at all, the absence of support systems means that they walk several miles on empty stomachs every morning. *Three million children fed every day* Mary’s Meals, a Scottish-based charity, is working to break that cycle by providing daily school meals for children in early education. The concept is simple. Mary’s Meals provides food for school, but it is the parents – often the mothers of the pupils – who prepare it and serve it up in between classes. The promise of a warm bowl of porridge a day has become a lifeline, and sometimes the only meal a child will be guaranteed. Madeline’s eldest grandson, for example, is one of the pupils part of the programme. She says: ‘There is nothing more important for my grandsons than going to school and having an education. So having porridge at school is so helpful as it reduces the workload for me.’ Dromoland Primary, the Bubi District of Matabeleland North, is one of the schools with which Mary’s Meals has been working with. Simeleni Mguni, the headmaster since 2020, told Metro that at the end of last year, there were 255 pupils – but this year there are 279 because of the feeding programme. ‘We enroll new learners every week,’ she says beaming with pride, her smile stretching across her round face. Before the programme was introduced at the beginning of the school term in 2022, four boys and four girls dropped out because their parents could not feed them. Simeleni says, regretfully: ‘I know some of the left because they needed to find jobs. Almost all the boys – aged between 12 and 14 – went to search for work in the illegal mines. ‘For awhile, they moved from one gold mine to another, in the nearby area. It is not easy work. If they would find any gold they have to sell it for really meagre amounts of money [as it is not from a registered pit]. ‘Two years later, they are now back in school because of Mary’s Meals, and passed their exams recently.’ The four girls – aged between 13 and 14 – are also back in the classroom. Simeleni said they had left because they did not have period products and were ’embarrassed’ to come to school. By easing hunger, Mary’s Meals reduces the number of children who might otherwise drop out to work or marry, or just stay at home. Mary’s Meals has been operating in Zimbabwe since 2018, with the help of a grassroots-based NGO, ORAP. Working in some of the poorest countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, the charity has today announced the grim milestone that it is feeding three million children every day. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-10 07:18:11 | *Despite Progressive Move To Scrap Death Penalty, New Survey Reveals Majority of Zimbabweans Want It Back* MORE than half of Zimbabweans surveyed by Afrobarometer believe the death penalty is a fair punishment for those who commit heinous crimes, the continental organisation’s latest report has revealed. The survey was conducted a few months before the abolishment, on December 31, 2024. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Touted as a progressive move by Amnesty International in 2024, the decision got mixed public feelings from a society caught between a non-violent culture and the desire to see those who commit ruthless crimes punished. “Afrobarometer surveyed Zimbabweans to find out what they think about the death penalty as part of a broader exploration of their perceptions of the country’s judicial system,” reads the report’s summary. “More than half of Zimbabweans believe the death penalty is a fair punishment for those who commit the most serious crimes, although a significant minority think there is no crime for which the death penalty can be justified.” Zimbabwe became only the fifth African country to do away with the death sentence, an issue made easier for abolitionists by the fact that President Emmerson Mnangagwa had once been on death row in the 1960s. He was arrested and charged with “terrorism” by the colonial regime against his role in the fight for independence. His decision to abolish the death sentence saved 59 lives on death row since the early 2000s, when Zimbabwe last carried out an execution. High Court judges were tasked with re-sentencing criminals on death row, taking into consideration their crimes, duration of stay on death row and personal circumstances. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-10 07:15:59 | *Zimbabwe Ranked Among World’s Best Countries to Visit in 2025, According To Travel Experts* If 2025 is the year you’re finally planning that big trip, travel experts say Zimbabwe and Morocco should be high on your list. Global travel platform Kayak has named both countries among the world’s best places to visit in 2025, drawing on its latest Travel Check-in report. The ranking highlights destinations that balance adventure with relaxation—factoring in everything from wellness escapes and city-hopping potential to opportunities for slow, low-intensity travel. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Zimbabwe is at the top of the list of the world’s best countries to visit in 2025. The country is a land of wild beauty and rich history. Think rocky granite outcrops rising above golden plains, acacia trees swaying under endless skies, and ancient ruins that whisper stories of the past. At Great Zimbabwe, those iconic stone walls still stand strong, a reminder of centuries of civilisation. Over at Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi crashes down so hard it throws up mist that often catches the sun in fleeting rainbows.. And if you’re after something calmer, the Eastern Highlands bring misty mountains, winding trails, and a kind of peace you didn’t know you needed. Why it’s on the radar: Zimbabwe’s cities are drawing fresh interest: flight searches to Bulawayo have jumped more than 80% on Kayak, while Harare has seen a 56% rise for summer travel this year. *Morocco* Morocco comes in 6th on the list, making it the second African country to feature. The country offers a blend of desert magic, mountain drama, and vibrant city life. Out in the Sahara, you’ve got endless red dunes under silent skies. The Atlas Mountains rise tall with snowy peaks, and down in the valleys, olive and argan groves scatter the hills. In Fez, the medina is a maze of narrow alleys, tiled courtyards, and the unforgettable smell of leather dyeing. Marrakech is a whole vibe—lantern-lit rooftops, busy souks, metalworkers hammering away, and sunset views over minarets. By the coast, Essaouira serves up salty sea winds and seagulls circling its blue-shuttered houses. And for the dreamiest scene of all, Chefchaouen’s blue-painted streets wind up toward the Rif Mountains. Earlier this year, Morocco emerged as Africa’s most visited destination, attracting 17.4 million visitors in 2024, according to its Ministry of Tourism. Why it’s on the radar: Marrakech stands out as one of the best-value long-haul destinations with flight prices down 5% compared to summer last year on Kayak. *Business Insider* |
| 2025-09-10 07:15:33 | *Industry Worried Over Central Bank MPS’s Impact On Demand* The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has warned that while the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) tight Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) has helped ease inflationary pressures, it has also significantly dampened demand. The RBZ has maintained a restrictive monetary policy to stabilise prices, the exchange rate, and the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. Current measures include a high policy rate of 35%, a statutory reserve requirement of 15% for savings and time deposits, and 30% for demand and call deposits. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- The policy framework is designed to support the ZiG, which was introduced to restore confidence and stability in the economy. The central bank has been working to maintain the currency’s stability against the US dollar. In its latest inflation tracker, CZI noted that while the fall in inflation confirms the effectiveness of the current monetary stance in stabilising prices, the downside has been a steep decline in aggregate demand. "While tight liquidity is helping stabilise prices, it also has negative implications on demand and hence business output and growth. Therefore, in the long term, monetary policy has to ease tight liquidity conditions as stability becomes sustainable," the industry grouping said. CZI said keeping inflation below 1% enhances price stability and goes a long way in broadening the use of ZiG beyond a transaction currency, while acknowledging that businesses that previously preferred to trade in USD transactions only are beginning to slowly encourage ZiG payments to help them settle some of their monthly obligations. The industry grouping said the high annual inflation rate of 93,8% is still reflective of the September 2024 devaluation of ZiG, hence will only ease in October, provided there is no other shock in the inflation drivers to cause high month-on-month inflation. In comparison, the US$ prices remained the same between July and August 2025 as the main driver of USD inflation (S.I. 81A of 2024) was repelled in early 2025. Some of the possible signals to be derived from the stable USD prices include greater predictability in input and output costs for businesses that largely operate in US$. The industry grouping warned that the gap between the official and parallel market rates could motivate traders to abandon the formal market. *NewZW* |
| 2025-09-10 07:14:54 | *Transport Fees Slashed as Govt Tackles Cost of Doing Business* The Government has announced sweeping reforms in the transport sector including the scrapping of a controversial US$23,000 transit fuel duty as part of wider efforts to reduce the cost of doing business and boost economic growth. ---------- To join our groups follow: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FL7wjbsXAEtFUxC6evHxQz?mode=ems_copy_c --------- Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told journalists during a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare that Cabinet had approved a comprehensive review of licences, permits, levies and fees across the transport industry. "Cabinet considered and approved the review of licences, permits, levies and fees in the transport sector in line with the earlier Cabinet decision of 29 July 2025 which approved the implementation of a raft of business reforms in twelve sectors of the economy," Muswere said. He explained that the reforms aim to cut regulatory overlaps, remove unnecessary charges and reduce unjustifiably high costs in key subsectors such as passenger transport, haulage, taxis, tobacco transportation and boating services. Cross-cutting costs linked to vehicle registration, licensing and change of ownership administered by the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR), the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (ZINARA) and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) were also reviewed. Local authority parking and traffic management fees are part of the overhaul. Muswere said Cabinet directed the immediate scrapping of the US$23,000 transit fuel duty payable to ZIMRA adding that "the relevant Statutory Instrument will be repealed accordingly." The government says the changes are expected to make the country’s transport sector more competitive while supporting wider business reforms designed to stimulate growth. The reviewed licences and fees will undergo further refinements before being gazetted but officials insist the reforms mark a decisive step towards easing the cost burden on businesses and aligning the country’s transport system with regional best practices. *263chat* |
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